Mercer County, Trenton

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See last night’s MidJersey.News story here: BREAKING: Trenton, Female Shot In Head, Trauma Alert Called En Route To Hospital

August 22, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton police responded to the area of the 300 block of Walnut Street last night around 8:50 pm after receiving a Shot Spotter activation for more than 20 rounds fired.  While searching for a scene, they discovered an adult female on the porch of a Hampton Avenue residence bleeding from her head. She was transported to the hospital where she is in critical condition.

No arrests have been made at this time.

File photos by Dennis Symons and Brian McCarthy